Infrastructure expansion has become an urgent necessity in the Parbati valley due to the rapidly growing number of tourists, said Kullu MLA Sunder Singh Thakur. He made the statement while chairing a meeting of the Local Area Development Authority (LADA) held on Sunday at the Forest Department Rest House in Kasol.
LADA meeting discusses tourism, traffic, and sanitation in Parbati valley
The meeting was chaired by LADA Chairman and Kullu MLA Sunder Singh Thakur. Deputy Commissioner Anurag Chander Sharma attended as a special guest. According to The Tribune, the meeting focused on tourism, traffic management, sanitation, and infrastructure development in the Parbati valley.
Street lighting and sewerage projects prioritised
Thakur stressed the need to prioritise street lighting and sewerage projects in the region. He said these are essential to manage the growing number of visitors. The Parbati valley, which includes globally popular destinations such as Manikaran and Kasol, has seen a sharp rise in tourist numbers in recent years.
Scientific assessment of carrying capacity needed
Thakur said a scientific assessment of the area's carrying capacity is essential to address tourism-related challenges. This means understanding how many tourists the valley can handle without damaging its environment or infrastructure. The MLA said this assessment will help plan better infrastructure and manage the tourist influx more effectively.
Our Take: Infrastructure must keep pace with tourism growth
To put it plainly, the Kullu MLA is right to call for urgent infrastructure expansion in the Parbati valley. The valley's natural beauty and religious sites like Manikaran and Kasol draw thousands of visitors every year. But without proper street lighting, sewerage systems, and traffic management, the tourist experience suffers and the environment gets damaged. In our view, the scientific assessment of carrying capacity is a smart first step. It will give planners the data they need to build infrastructure that matches the actual number of visitors. This is not just about convenience — it is about protecting the valley for the long term.
